Mangaluru: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Shardul, carrying 319 metric tones (MT) of liquid medical oxygen from Kuwait and UAE, arrived at New Mangalore Port on Tuesday, according to an official say.

INS Shardul was deployed on May 3 to bring medical oxygen in eight containers, two semi-trailers and 1,200 cylinders from Kuwait and in three containers from Fujairah (the UAE). "The ship will unload 7 containers, 2 semi-trailers and 1,200 cylinders at Mangaluru port and take the remaining 4 containers to Kochi," the spokesman said.

As part of the operation Samudra Setu II, the Indian Navy has deployed its frontline warships including destroyers, frigates, tankers and amphibious ships for shipment of medical oxygen-filled cryogenic containers and associated medical equipment from various countries in support of the nations fight against Covid-19.

On May 11, INS Kochi and INS Tabar reportedly  brought about 100 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen from Kuwait, while 30 tonnes of the gas was shipped on May 10 to the port city on May 10 in INS Kolkata in 2 containers and 400 cylinders from Kuwait and Qatar.

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